By: blackcinemaconnection September 16, 2021 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Lifetime, Nia Sioux, Sherri ShepherdLeave a Comment

Imperfect High

Release Date: 9/18/21; Lifetime Genre: Drama Rating: TV-14 Director: Siobhan Devine Studio(s): Sepia Films, Just Singer Entertainment, Lifetime Television Cast: Nia Sioux (Hanna Brooks), Sherri Shepherd (Deborah), Ali Skovbye (Rose). Story: Hanna Brooks (Sioux) is the new girl in town who is looking to find her place and fit in at Lakewood High School, which was rocked…

By: blackcinemaconnection September 5, 2021September 23, 2021 Upcoming TV SeriesAva DuVernay, Colin Kaepernick, featured, Jaden Michael, NetflixLeave a Comment

Colin In Black & White

Release Date: 10/29/21 – Miniseries; Netflix Genre: Drama/biography Rating: NR Directors: Ava DuVernay, Sheldon Candis, Robert Townsend, Angel Kristi Williams, Kenny Leon. Studio(s): ARRAY Filmworks, Netflix Cast: Colin Kaepernick (Narrator), Jaden Michael (Young Colin Kaepernick), Amarr (Eddie), Mace Coronel (Jake), Howard M. Lockie (Coach Parker), Chris O’Neal (Dwayne), Klarke Pipkin (Crystal). Story: The six-episode scripted drama, created…

By: blackcinemaconnection September 2, 2021 Upcoming FilmsCynthia Erivo, featured, John Ridley, Leslie Odom Jr.Leave a Comment

Needle In A Timestack

Release Date: 10/15/21, In Theaters – Limited & VOD; 10/19/21, DVD Genre: Sci-Fi Rating: R Director: John Ridley Studio(s): BRON Studios, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Ember20, Montana North Media, Lionsgate Cast: Leslie Odom, Jr., Cynthia Erivo, Orlando Bloom, Freida Pinto Story: Love is in the form of a circle, what lines would you cross to be…

By: blackcinemaconnection August 30, 2021 Upcoming FilmsAlways and Forever, BET, featured, Influence, Karen, LisaRaye McCoy, SacrificeLeave a Comment

Twice Bitten

Release Date: 9/7/21; BET/BET Her Genre: Thriller Director: Patricia Cuffie-Jones Studio(s): Nasser Entertainment Group, Studio City Pictures, BET Networks/Viacom Cast: LisaRaye McCoy, Kevin A. Walton, Shanica Knowles, Dorian Gregory and Ledisi. Story: As summer comes to an end, BET has a new slate of primetime suspense thrillers premiering on BET and BET Her every Tuesday across five…

By: blackcinemaconnection May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 Upcoming TV SeriesAmber Stevens West, Andrea Bordeaux, Bresha Webb, Corbin Reid, featured, Starz!Leave a Comment

Run The World

Release Date: 5/16/21 – Series Premiere; Starz Genre: Comedy/Drama Rating: NR Director(s): Jenée LaMarque, Justin Tipping, Nastaran Dibai, Millicent Shelton. Studio(s): Lionsgate Television, Starz! Cast: Amber Stevens West, Andrea Bordeaux, Bresha Webb, Corbin Reid. Story: The Harlem-set series follows a group of 30-something Black women – Whitney (Amber Stevens West), Ella (Andrea Bordeaux), Renee (Bresha Webb) and…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 21, 2021August 30, 2021 TV SeriesBET, Christian Keyes, Eva Marcille, featuredLeave a Comment

All The Queen’s Men

Release Date: 9/9/21; BET+ (all episodes) Genre: Drama Director: Kim Fields Morgan Studio(s): Tyler Perry Studios, Pitch Black Development, LLC, BET+ Story: All the Queen’s Men is a drama series being developed by Tyler Perry Studios for the BET+ streaming service. The series is based on the book Ladies Night and centers around the life…

By: blackcinemaconnection March 18, 2021 Upcoming FilmsCourtney B. Vance, Cynthia Ervio, featured, National GeographicLeave a Comment

Genius: Aretha

Release Date: 3/21/21; National Geographic Genre: Biography Rating: TV-14 Director: Anthony Hemingway Studio(s): EUE / Sokolow, Fox 21 Television Studios, Imagine Television, MWM Studios, National Geographic Channel Cast: Cynthia Erivo (Aretha Franklin), Shaian Jordan (Little Re, young Aretha), Courtney B. Vance (C. L. Franklin), David Cross (Jerry Wexler), Malcolm Barrett (Ted White), Patrice Covington (Erma…

By: blackcinemaconnection March 16, 2021 TV SeriesAmazon;, Ashley Thomas, Deborah Ayorinde, featured, Shahadi Wright Joseph, TV SeriesLeave a Comment

Them: Covenant

Release Date: 3/18/21; SXSW & 4/9/21; Amazon Prime – Series premiere Genre: Drama/Horror (Limited TV Series) Studio(s): Hillman Grad, Sony Pictures Television, Vertigo Entertainment, Amazon Studios Cast: Deborah Ayorinde (Lucky Emory), Ashley Thomas (Henry Emory), Shahadi Wright Joseph (Ruby Emory), Melody Hurd (Gracie Emory), Ryan Kwanten (George Bell). Story: Them is a limited anthology series that explores…

Announced Projects

This page is dedicated to Black cinema titles which fall into any of the following categories: Announced: Films in early development based on confirmed details released by the studio and/or production company. In Development: Producers typically work with screenwriters preparing the story outline into a workable script in an effort to garner a “greenlight” for…

Black Cinema Database

The purpose of this database is to provide viewers with a complete listing of Black cinema titles as well as some insight into what a particular movie is about by presenting a detailed synopsis, stills, trailers, and interesting facts about the title. No attempt is made to provide a comprehensive review or detailed analysis of…

California Love

By: blackcinemaconnection October 10, 2021

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Release Date: 10/24/21; TBA Genre: Biography/Drama Rating: NR Director: Preston A. Whitmore II Studio(s): Brandani Productions, Preston Picture Company, Sunset Pictures Cast: Allen Payne as Leon Watkins Christa B. Allen as Joanne Beck Columbus Short as Norris Robert Ri’chard as Jay Hunter Michelle Lee as Lisa Yuen Michole Briana White as Pat Carson Fagerbakke as…

The Forgettable Life of Liam White

By: blackcinemaconnection October 10, 2021

Upcoming FilmsABFF, Brave Williams, Jasmine Guy, Shaun Woodland, Tamieka Chavis, Terrence “TC” CarsonLeave a Comment

a/k/a Liam White Release Date: 11/3/21 – 11/28/21 (American Black Film Festival) Genre: Drama Rating: TV-14 Director: Harold Jackson, III Studio(s): 8 Picture House, Legacy Distribution Running Time: 87 mins. Cast: Shaun Woodland, Jasmine Guy, Terrence “TC” Carson, Brave Williams, Tamieka Chavis. Story: For author Liam White (Shaun Woodland), his career has peaked, to put it kindly. His agent…

A Message from Brianna

By: blackcinemaconnection October 10, 2021

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Release Date: 11/3/21– 11/28/21 (American Black Film Festival) Genre: Horror Rating: NR Director: DeShon Hardy Running Time: 80 mins. Cast: Vernon Davis, Asia’h Epperson, Kevin Benton, Liana Kristina Mayer-Reinach, Adaisha Strong, Stan J. Adams, Brittany Beckett, Amanda Felix, Leigh Bodden, Mohamed Sanu, Brittany Geertgens, Rita Bacot, Ethan Henderson, Robert Epstein, Tracy Oliver. …

B-Boy Blues

By: blackcinemaconnection October 10, 2021

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Release Date: 11/3/21 – 11/28/21 (American Black Film Festival) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Jussie Smollett Studio(s): A SuperMassive Movie, Story Worthy Pictures, Winnienoah Productions. Running Time: 106 mins. Cast: Timothy Richardson, Thomas Mackie, Landon G. Woodson, Brandee Evans, Michael Jackson Jr., Jabari Redd, Heather B., Brian Lucas, Jahleel Kamara, Broderick Hunter, Derrick Downey, Marquise…

Maya & Her Lover

By: blackcinemaconnection October 10, 2021

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Release Date: 11/3/21 – 11/28/21 (American Black Film Festival) Genre: Drama/Romance Rating: NR Director: Nicole Sylvester Studio(s): Come Monday Productions, No Evil Entertainment, Film Emporium Running Time: 94 mins. Cast: Ashanti J’Aria, Shomari Love, Faiven Feshazion, Al Thompson, Hisham Tawfiq, Tony D Head, Johnathan Davis Story: Maya, stifled by childhood memories of an overbearing father, takes a…

The Outlaw Johnny Black

By: blackcinemaconnection October 10, 2021

Upcoming FilmsABFF, Anika Noni Rose, Glynn Turman, Kym Whitley, Michael Jai White, Tommy DavidsonLeave a Comment

Release Date: 11/3/21 – 11/28/21 (American Black Film Festival) Genre: Western Rating: NR Director: Michael Jai White Studio(s): Jaigantic Studios Running Time: 130 mins. Cast: Michael Jai White, Anika Noni Rose, Byron Minns, Erika Ash, Chris Browning, Kevin Chapman, Tommy Davidson, Kym Whitley, Randy Couture, Barry Bostwick, Glynn Turman. Story: Hell bent on avenging the death of his…